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title: "Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)"
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# Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c0445f-740d-4250-b948-2b17fc6da39d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the “Maritime DETECT for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” project. This tender aims to enhance capabilities for detecting all types of uncrewed aerial vehicles within the maritime domain. The key milestone is the engagement end date set for 12th February 2021. The procurement falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles, with delivery addresses in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technologies related to uncrewed aerial vehicles and maritime surveillance. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in UAV technology, maritime systems, or related fields would be well placed to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Although this request for information (RFI) is not a direct bidding opportunity, participating in the engagement process could lead to competitive procurement activities in the future.

## Notice

This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. There is an enduring requirement to detect all classes of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles within the dynamic maritime domain. See RFI Additional information: Clarifications Log updated 14/01/2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 15:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947
- 14 Jan 2021 at 16:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947
- 12 Jan 2021 at 13:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947
- 17 Dec 2020 at 11:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a364d4-4ed0-49cb-9948-ca6f7a624947
  4th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75f5b5ea-8933-4c9a-bc11-f5dbf6eab77e
  Request For Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05dc5647-f684-4455-8b7f-b299decb679f
  RFI004 Clarification Log
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5eb57232-1b64-4695-9fbb-67fa88633200
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30173824-b76a-4249-bcb1-13c0c7bcf718

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